“Well, children, I see you’re here!” called a pleasant voice.
For a moment Janet thought it might be Mr. and Mrs. Randall, but a glance showed her and Ted that it was Mr. and Mrs. Keller. They were strolling along the shore, smiling and happy.
“Hello!” greeted Ted, in friendly fashion.
“You shouldn’t say ‘hello,’” objected Janet, in a low voice.
“What should I say then?” her brother wanted to know.
“You should say ‘good morning!’ Just like Mother and Daddy do.”
“Oh! Good morning!” and Ted said it loudly enough for several other persons on the beach to hear.
“Good morning!” responded Mr. Keller. “Well, how is every one this morning?”
“We’re all well, thank you,” replied Janet, as she had heard her mother say. “Are you all right? Did you sleep well?” she inquired politely, for she thought this was the right thing to say.
“To tell you the truth, I didn’t sleep very well,” Mrs. Keller answered. “But I shall sleep better to-night. Anyhow, it is lovely here. Let’s sit down and watch the children play,” she proposed to her husband.